New Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon Primes Designed For 4K (2.1/35, 2.1/50 and 2.1/75)

Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon

They have been announced in 2012, now there is new information about the three cinema lenses Schneider-Kreuznach is going to release in the second half of 2013. Previously, a 2.1/25mm was announced, now it appears it has become 2.1/35mm. The lenses are designed for full-frame cameras and for 4k resolution gear. Canon mount will be available.

The press release (machine translated):

BAD KREUZNACH, 02 April 2013Schneider-Kreuznach starts with a brand new full-frame lens series “Xenon full frame prime lenses”. It is designed specifically for DSLR cameras with full frame sensors to capture video and can also be used for professional cine cameras. From the second half of 2013, the lenses will be available.

The series includes an initial three prime lenses: T2.1/35mm, T2.1/50mm and T2.1/75mm. All lenses can be connected to the corresponding F-and EOS-bayonets, not only to the full-frame DSLR cameras from Nikon and Canon, but also to the professional film cameras with a PL mount. The product range will be expanded soon to wide angle and telephoto focal lengths.

“The full-frame series is specifically designed for full-frame sensors and meets the rigorous requirements of the users with respect to optical performance and usability,” said Daniela Kesselem, Product Manager at Schneider-Kreuznach. The lenses are equipped at all focal lengths on a coordinated uniform color reproduction. Whether commercial or feature film, the xenon full frame Primes offer filmmakers in every situation the performance and reliability.

The full-frame lenses are designed for 4K resolution (4096 x 2304 pixels). Professional cine standard accessories such as Riggs with follow focus and matte box can be used with lenses. The features needed specifically for films such as minimized Breathing, harmonious bokeh and flare minimization are optimized with the xenon full frame prime lenses.

Additional product features of all xenon full frame Primes:

• All lenses have the same maximum aperture of T2.1 and the same dimension and the same position of the controls.• A circular aperture with 14 blades ensures a harmonious bokeh.• Robust cine-style mechanics• Manual, precise and reproducible distance setting with 300 ° angle of rotation• Splayed focus scale for easy focus adjustment even at great distances, both sides read• M95 filter thread• Interchangeable bayonet connection

[via photoscala.de]

Schneider-Kreuznach Xenon

 

Canon Deals: Rebel T3, Rebel T4i, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS And EF 24-70 f/2.8L

Another round of good deals by top rated plus eBay seller getitdigital (>40000 ratings, 99.6% positive). All items ship free and have USA warranty.

  • Canon Rebel T3 body only with a spare battery and a 16GB memory card for $299.99
  • Canon Rebel T4i body only for $546.87
  • Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens for $2,028
  • Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM lens with an UV filter and lens cap holder for $859.99

 

Next Canon EOS 7D Mark II Specification List

EOS 7D Mark II

DigitalRev published an article where they compare the Nikon D7100 to the upcoming Canon EOS 7D Mark II, the successor of the highly popular Canon EOS 7D (price & specs). While discussing the features and more of both DSLRs, they also posted a list of supposed specs of the EOS 7D Mark II taken “from various sources in the know, (a.k.a. employees working in Japan who can’t keep their mouths shut)“. The specs are a bit different from the specs we published some days ago. Here they are:

  • 24.1 megapixel APS-C sensor
  • New 61 point AutoFocus system
  • Larger 3.2” screen with 100% coverage
  • Dual DIGIC V processors
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Dual Memory Card slots
  • ISO and build quality close to the 5D Mark III
  • GPS and Wi-Fi built in
  • Around US$2,200

Still sounds plausible, maybe even more than the previously reported specs.

Canon EOS 7D price check: B&H Photo, Adorama, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA, or rent it here.

[gvia DigitalRev]

History And Growth Of Canon And Nikon (Infographic)

Good overview about history and growth of Canon and Nikon, the two largest and oldest camera manufacturer, based on IDC data.

Canon has a global market of 19.6 Billion whereas on the other hand, Nikon has a global market of 6.7 Billion. Infact worldwide, Canon was at the top when it comes to the digital camera market shares as per the 2012 records are concerned. Nikon was on the third position of this list whereas Sony occupied the second spot.

History And Growth Of Canon

Via Digital Picture Zone